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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.83, 940.21 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.83, 940.21 and 215.92 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.83 : 940.21 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.83/940.21 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.83x = 940.21 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.83x = 203,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,010.14/626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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